New Alzheimer’s study alarming for women

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SEATTLE — A new study says 1 in 6 women will develop Alzheimer’s — and women in their 60s are twice as likely to get the disease than breast cancer.

Talking about the issue in this video report are Myriam Marquez, who had to retire as an attorney at the age of 62 when she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and who is on the board of directors for the Alzheimer’s Association; and Bob Le Roy, who is the executive director.

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